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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,010.55, 6,021.90 and 3,087.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,010.55, 6,021.90 and 3,087.15 is: 4,635.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,010.55 : 6,021.90 = 3,087.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,010.55/6,021.90 = 3,087.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,010.55x = 6,021.90 × 3,087.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,010.55x = 18,590,508.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,590,508.59/4,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.40

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